Synaptic

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A Note From the Editors

By David Chivers '98 & Christine Geenen '97


The Writing Anthology recognizes students who have shown excellence in writing. Professors from all academic departments submit papers which are outstanding examples of writing style and mechanics.

Every year we are pleased with the diversity of papers submitted and elected for publication, and every year the group is distinct from the previous years’ papers. This year is no different. We read over forty submissions while deciding on this year’s Writing Anthology, and the departments represented range from accounting to political science to creative nonfiction.

This year’s John Allen award for overall excellence goes to Deidra Zegers and Jennifer Powers, both of whose essays distinguish themselves in style and treatment of their subjects. Zegers’ “I Write” illustrates her personal drive to create. Powers’ essay “The Dilemma of the European Union” presents the unified Europe debate in concise terms backed by thorough research.

We would like to thank Aris Kuntjara for allowing us the use of his artwork, and, as always , Randa Van Dyk for typesetting and layout design. Without her help, we would have been lost.

-David Chivers & Chris Geenen. editor ·